SVS PB-13 Ultra Subwoofer

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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    What do you think about corner placement of the Sub?

    You typically will get more gain but depending on your room it may not have the best sound. Need REW or something like it to find best placement to remove as many dips as possible and then EQ to clip the peaks.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    I wonder what kind of correctly setup single sub will sound better than duals that are setup correctly.

    IS that even possible ? duals setup correctly will have more output than a correctly setup single. I guess it depends on what you are trying to do.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • bassaholic
    bassaholic Posts: 315
    edited November 2009
    I ended up picking one the these up tonight. They're better looking in person than in pics. I am so curious to see how it will compare to the PB12+2 I just recently sold. Gonna have to wait until I have the house to myself though. Mama-bear (GF) doesn't appreciate fine subwoofers.
    Pioneer SC-37
    RTiA9-fronts
    CSiA6-center
    RT55i-surrounds
    SVS PB13 Ultra & PSW650
    Monster Power 3250 amp
    Monster Power 2250 amp
    Monster Power HDP-2500 surge pro.



    Denon 3805,CS400i,RT25i's & FX500i's sitting in the basement collecting dust
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    bassaholic wrote: »
    I ended up picking one the these up tonight. They're better looking in person than in pics. I am so curious to see how it will compare to the PB12+2 I just recently sold. Gonna have to wait until I have the house to myself though. Mama-bear (GF) doesn't appreciate fine subwoofers.

    Congrats.........Its a awesome sub:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2009
    Congrats and let me know your thoughts compared to the plus 2.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    Nice ! A couple of acoustic panals and bass traps would be a nice addition.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • bassaholic
    bassaholic Posts: 315
    edited November 2009
    A word to describe this sub. WOW. I have been without my PB12+2 for a little over a month. After playing songs ( I haven't played any movies yet) from various artists from (Toto- Bone Thugs&Harmony) using the factory settings this sub is right on. Not that the PB+2 was sloppy but IMO the Ultra is much more tight, accurate and in your face when you want it to be. The bass is unbelievable and I had the gain set a little past 12 o-clock. I can't imagine running two of these. I was a little reserved about getting this due to the single as opposed to 2 woofers and smaller amp. Ron at SVS emailed me and basically said...no worries I won't be disappointed. That was an understatement. I couldn't be happier. This sub comes highly recommended and to be honest... again IMO. This sub runs circles around my old PB12+2.
    Pioneer SC-37
    RTiA9-fronts
    CSiA6-center
    RT55i-surrounds
    SVS PB13 Ultra & PSW650
    Monster Power 3250 amp
    Monster Power 2250 amp
    Monster Power HDP-2500 surge pro.



    Denon 3805,CS400i,RT25i's & FX500i's sitting in the basement collecting dust
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    If you have REW or something like it to find best placement and use the PEQ filter assuming one is all you need. It will sound even better. If you need more than one filter then use a BFD 1124
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited November 2009
    Mine is one of the first off the line 2 years ago. It's a wonderful sub and a joy everyday. Yours has been improved, both the driver and the amp. Enjoy. While the output of the Ultra is similar to the /2+, there's no comparison with it's impactful midbass, deep bass and minimal ringing. Get it dialed and calibrated, it will (probably) never disappoint.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    :)
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    Mine is one of the first off the line 2 years ago. It's a wonderful sub and a joy everyday. Yours has been improved, both the driver and the amp. Enjoy. While the output of the Ultra is similar to the /2+, there's no comparison with it's impactful midbass, deep bass and minimal ringing. Get it dialed and calibrated, it will (probably) never disappoint.

    Agreed, the Ultra-13 is a great subwoofer:)
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2009
    you guys are makin me want to sell my PC-Ultra and get the new 13 !!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    beardog03 wrote: »
    you guys are makin me want to sell my PC-Ultra and get the new 13 !!!

    Go for it!:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2009
    $$$
    I`m on a quest for tubes right now !!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited November 2009
    bassaholic wrote: »
    I ended up picking one the these up tonight. They're better looking in person than in pics. I am so curious to see how it will compare to the PB12+2 I just recently sold. Gonna have to wait until I have the house to myself though. Mama-bear (GF) doesn't appreciate fine subwoofers.

    Man that is a thing of beauty! Nice!
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    beardog03 wrote: »
    $$$
    I`m on a quest for tubes right now !!

    Tubes Rule! Good luck with your search.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited November 2009
    Nice sub there!
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    bassaholic wrote: »
    I ended up picking one the these up tonight. They're better looking in person than in pics. I am so curious to see how it will compare to the PB12+2 I just recently sold. Gonna have to wait until I have the house to myself though. Mama-bear (GF) doesn't appreciate fine subwoofers.

    Mannnn, that Gloss black looks Awesome!
    Now I want a Gloss black Ultra-13:p
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    bassaholic wrote: »
    I ended up picking one the these up tonight. They're better looking in person than in pics. I am so curious to see how it will compare to the PB12+2 I just recently sold. Gonna have to wait until I have the house to myself though. Mama-bear (GF) doesn't appreciate fine subwoofers.

    Did you get a chance to make it RUMBLE?:)
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • bassaholic
    bassaholic Posts: 315
    edited November 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Did you get a chance to make it RUMBLE?:)
    See post 69.
    Pioneer SC-37
    RTiA9-fronts
    CSiA6-center
    RT55i-surrounds
    SVS PB13 Ultra & PSW650
    Monster Power 3250 amp
    Monster Power 2250 amp
    Monster Power HDP-2500 surge pro.



    Denon 3805,CS400i,RT25i's & FX500i's sitting in the basement collecting dust
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    bassaholic wrote: »
    A word to describe this sub. WOW. I have been without my PB12+2 for a little over a month. After playing songs ( I haven't played any movies yet) from various artists from (Toto- Bone Thugs&Harmony) using the factory settings this sub is right on. Not that the PB+2 was sloppy but IMO the Ultra is much more tight, accurate and in your face when you want it to be. The bass is unbelievable and I had the gain set a little past 12 o-clock. I can't imagine running two of these. I was a little reserved about getting this due to the single as opposed to 2 woofers and smaller amp. Ron at SVS emailed me and basically said...no worries I won't be disappointed. That was an understatement. I couldn't be happier. This sub comes highly recommended and to be honest... again IMO. This sub runs circles around my old PB12+2.

    Sweet, SVS has a Winner with the Ultra-13-Enjoy!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited November 2009
    bassaholic wrote: »
    A word to describe this sub. WOW. I have been without my PB12+2 for a little over a month. After playing songs ( I haven't played any movies yet) from various artists from (Toto- Bone Thugs&Harmony) using the factory settings this sub is right on. Not that the PB+2 was sloppy but IMO the Ultra is much more tight, accurate and in your face when you want it to be. The bass is unbelievable and I had the gain set a little past 12 o-clock. I can't imagine running two of these. I was a little reserved about getting this due to the single as opposed to 2 woofers and smaller amp. Ron at SVS emailed me and basically said...no worries I won't be disappointed. That was an understatement. I couldn't be happier. This sub comes highly recommended and to be honest... again IMO. This sub runs circles around my old PB12+2.

    I've wondered this same thing myself. It is amazing that a single 13.5" ultra can outperform dual 12's.

    Kudos to SVS.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    gelinas wrote: »
    I've wondered this same thing myself. It is amazing that a single 13.5" ultra can outperform dual 12's.

    Kudos to SVS.

    WElcome to the Club!

    The SVS PB-13Ultra is very impressive:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited November 2009
    thanks for the welcome. We've had our ultra for almost a year now and I have loved every moment. My wife is learning to like it.

    Our neighbors......thats a different story.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2009
    I really want to sell both my +2s and go for dual Ultras. I know the impact would be sick. Shipping kills the deal but I will check with SVS again and see what they can work out. I have been wanting these for awhile. How is the Ultra relative to size compared to the +2? Roughly same size or smaller footprint?
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    gelinas wrote: »
    thanks for the welcome. We've had our ultra for almost a year now and I have loved every moment. My wife is learning to like it.

    Our neighbors......thats a different story.

    I have a Rosenut finish Ultra-13,which do you have?
    I really like the look of that Gloss Black:cool:
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    I really want to sell both my +2s and go for dual Ultras. I know the impact would be sick. Shipping kills the deal but I will check with SVS again and see what they can work out. I have been wanting these for awhile. How is the Ultra relative to size compared to the +2? Roughly same size or smaller footprint?

    Two Ultra-13s would be CraZY Awesome. The 13 is pretty big!
    Size: 27” D x 20.5 " W x 22" H (w/o grill)
    Santa may bring me another Ultra-13 for X-mas if lm good:p
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Two Ultra-13s would be CraZY Awesome. The 13 is pretty big!
    Size: 27” D x 20.5 " W x 22" H (w/o grill)
    Santa may bring me another Ultra-13 for X-mas if lm good:p

    Your one lucky guy. I want to hear them so bad.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • bassaholic
    bassaholic Posts: 315
    edited November 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    How is the Ultra relative to size compared to the +2? Roughly same size or smaller footprint?

    The ultra is 1" wider and about 4" shorter than a +2. I highly recommend the new 13 not only for the sound but because it looks so much better than a +2.
    Pioneer SC-37
    RTiA9-fronts
    CSiA6-center
    RT55i-surrounds
    SVS PB13 Ultra & PSW650
    Monster Power 3250 amp
    Monster Power 2250 amp
    Monster Power HDP-2500 surge pro.



    Denon 3805,CS400i,RT25i's & FX500i's sitting in the basement collecting dust
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2009
    bassaholic wrote: »
    The ultra is 1" wider and about 4" shorter than a +2. I highly recommend the new 13 not only for the sound but because it looks so much better than a +2.

    Agreed, on the Looks:)
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited November 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    I have a Rosenut finish Ultra-13,which do you have?
    I really like the look of that Gloss Black:cool:

    Ours is rosenut as well. It's the best color in my opinion. While it doesn't completely match our cherry Polks it blends in just fine. I also much prefer it's looks to the Plus 2, I love looking at the driver when it's really moving, or even when its sitting still. Here's a couple pictures of our minature schnauzer snuggling up to it (he doesn't go near it when there is a lot of air flowing out of the ports...)

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